Col Variable Name Variable Description
1-4 ACE College I.D.
5-10 SUBJID Subject I.D.
83-108 STUID Student I.D. as entered on form
119-120 GRPA Group Code A
121-122 GRPB Group Code B
123 SEX Your sex:
1=Male 2=Female
Please your racial/ethnic background 1=Not marked
2=Marked
124 RACE1 White/Caucasian
125 RACE2 African American/Black
126 RACE3 American Indian/Alaska Native
127 RACE4 Asian American/Asian
128 RACE5 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
129 RACE6 Mexican American/Chicano
130 RACE7 Puerto Rican
131 RACE8 Other Latino
132 RACE9 Other
133 ENTERCUR What year did you first enter this college?
134 ENTER1ST What year did you first enter your first college?
1=2013 or 2014 2=2012 3=2011 4=2010 5=2009 or earlier
135 ENROLL Please indicate your enrollment status below:
1=Full-time undergraduate 2=Part-time undergraduate 3=Not enrolled
136 GRADDATE Expected graduation date:
1=2013 2=2014 3=Other 4=Not sure
137-138 DEGEARN Highest degree earned as of June 2014
139-140 DEGASP Highest degree planned at any institution
1=None
2=Vocational certificate 3=Associate (A.A. or equivalent) 4=Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., etc.) 5=Master's degree (M.A., M.S., etc.) 6=Ph.D. or Ed.D.
7=M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M. 8=J.D. (Law)
9=B.D. or M.DIV. (Divinity) 10=Other
How often in the past year did you: 1=Not at all
2=Occasionally 3=Frequently
141 MNDHAB01 Habits of Mind: Ask questions in class
142 MNDHAB02 Habits of Mind: Support your opinions with a logical argument 143 MNDHAB03 Habits of Mind: Seek solutions to problems and explain them to others 144 MNDHAB04 Habits of Mind: Revise your papers to improve your writing
145 MNDHAB05 Habits of Mind: Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you received 146 MNDHAB06 Habits of Mind: Take a risk because you felt you had more to gain
147 MNDHAB07 Habits of Mind: Seek alternative solutions to a problem
148 MNDHAB08 Habits of Mind: Look up scientific research articles and resources
149 MNDHAB09 Habits of Mind: Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required for a class 150 MNDHAB10 Habits of Mind: Accept mistakes as part of the learning process
151 MNDHAB11 Habits of Mind: Seek feedback on your academic work
152 MNDHAB12 Habits of Mind: Integrated skills and knowledge from different sources and experiences Since entering college, indicate how often you:
1=Not at all 2=Occasionally 3=Frequently
153 ACT01 Act: Worked on independent study projects
154 ACT02 Act: Discussed course content with students outside of class
155 ACT03 Act: Have been a guest in a professor's home
156 ACT04 Act: Failed to complete homework on time
157 ACT05 Act: Have been bored in class
158 ACT06 Act: Came late to class
159 ACT07 Act: Studied with other students
160 ACT08 Act: Performed community service as part of a class
161 ACT09 Act: Voted in a student election
162 ACT10 Act: Posted on a course-related on-line discussion board
163 ACT11 Act: Used the library for research or homework
164 ACT12 Act: Accessed your campus' library resources electronically
165 ACT13 Act: Missed class due to employment
166 ACT14 Act: Missed class for other reasons
167 ACT15 Act: Tutored another college student
168 ACT16 Act: Met with an advisor/counselor about your career plans
169 ACT17 Act: Fell asleep in class
170 ACT18 Act: Had difficulty getting the courses you needed
171 ACT19 Act: Asked a professor for advice after class
172 ACT20 Act: Demonstrated for a cause (e.g., boycott, rally, protest)
173 ACT21 Act: Challenged a professor's ideas in class
174 ACT22 Act: Worked on a professor's research project
175 ACT23 Act: Communicated regularly with your professors
176 ACT24 Act: Worked with classmates on group projects during class
177 ACT25 Act: Worked with classmates on group projects outside of class
178 ACT26 Act: Took a class that required one or more 10+ page papers
179 ACT27 Act: Took a class that required multiple short papers
180 ACT28 Act: Made a presentation in class
181 ACT29 Act: Contributed to class discussions
182 ACT30 Act: Helped raise money for a cause or campaign
Since entering this college have you: 1=No
2=Yes
184 COLACT01 Act in College: Joined a social fraternity or sorority
185 COLACT02 Act in College: Failed one or more courses
186 COLACT03 Act in College: Held a full-time job (approx. 40 hours) while taking classes
187 COLACT04 Act in College: Taken a remedial course
188 COLACT05 Act in College: Taken an ethnic studies course
189 COLACT06 Act in College: Taken a women's studies course
190 COLACT07 Act in College: Attended a racial/cultural awareness workshop 191 COLACT08 Act in College: Had a roommate of different race/ethnicity 192 COLACT09 Act in College: Played club, intramural, or recreational sports
193 COLACT10 Act in College: Played intercollegiate athletics (e.g., NCAA or NAIA-sponsored)
194 COLACT11 Act in College: Withdrawn from school temporarily
195 COLACT12 Act in College: Taken an honors course
196 COLACT13 Act in College: Transferred from a 2-year college
197 COLACT14 Act in College: Transferred from a 4-year college
198 COLACT 15 Act in College: Taken courses for credit at another institution
199 COLACT16 Act in College: Completed a culminating experience for your degree (e.g., capstone course/project, thesis, comp exam)
200 COLACT 17 Act in College: Been a leader in an organization
201 COLACT18 Act in College: Joined a student-run political club
202 COLACT19 Act in College: Taken courses from more than one institution simultaneously 203 COLACT20 Act in College: Taken a course exlusively online: at this institution 204 COLACT21 Act in College: Taken a course exlusively online: at a different institution
205 COLACT22 Act in College: Participated in an internship program
206 COLACT23 Act in College: Participated in study-abroad
207 COLACT24 Act in College: Participated in leadership training
208 COLACT25 Act in College: Participated in student government
209 COLACT26 Act in College: Participated in student clubs/groups
210 COLACT27 Act in College: Participated in an ethnic/racial student organization 211 COLACT 28 Act in College: Participated in an undergraduate research program 212 COLACT29 Act in College: Participted in an entrepreneurship program/club
213-214 MAJOR1 Undergraduate primary major
215-216 MAJOR2 Undergraduate secondary major (omit if you do not have a secondary major) 217-218 GRADMAJOR Graduate major (omit if you do not plan to go to graduate school)
1=Art, fine and applied
2=English (language and literature) 3=History
4=Journalism
5=Language and Literature (except English) 6=Music
7=Philosophy 8=Speech 9=Theater or Drama 10=Theology or Religion 11=Other Arts and Humanities 12=Biology (general) 13=Biochemistry or Biophysics 14=Botany
15=Environmental Science 16=Marine (Life) Science 17=Microbiology or Bacteriology 18=Zoology
19=Other Biological Science 20=Accounting
21=Business Administration (general) 22=Finance 23=International Business 24=Marketing 25=Management 26=Secretarial Studies 27=Other Business 28=Business Education 29=Elementary Education 30=Music or Art Education 31=Physical Education or Recreation 32=Secondary Education
33=Special Education 34=Other Education
35=Aeronautical or Astronautical Engineering 36=Civil Engineering
37=Chemical Engineering 38=Computer Engineering
39=Electrical or Electronic Engineering 40=Industrial Engineering
41=Mechanical Engineering 42=Other Engineering
43=Astronomy
44=Atmospheric Science (incl. Meteorology) 45=Chemistry
46=Earth Science
47=Marine Science (incl. Oceanography) 48=Mathematics
49=Physics 50=Statistics
51=Other Physical Science 52=Architecture or Urban Planning 53=Home Economics
54=Health Technology (medical, dental, laboratory) 55=Law
56=Library/Archival Science 57=Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinarian 58=Nursing
59=Pharmacy
60=Therapy (occupational, physical, speech) 61=Other Professional
62=Anthropology 63=Economics 64=Ethnic Studies 65=Geography
66=Political Science (gov't., international relations) 67=Psychology
68=Social Work 69=Sociology 70=Women's Studies 71=Other Social Science 72=Building Trades
73=Data Processing or Computer Programming 74=Drafting or Design 75=Electronics 76=Mechanics 77=Other Technical 78=Agriculture 79=Communications 80=Computer Science 81=Forestry 82=Kinesiology 83=Law Enforcement 84=Military Science 85=Other Field 86=General Studies
219-220 CAREER Please mark your probable career/occupation 1=Accountant or actuary
2=Actor or entertainer 3=Architect or urban planner 4=Artist
5=Business (clerical)
6=Business executive (management, administrator) 7=Business owner or proprietor
8=Business salesperson or buyer 9=Clergy (minister, priest) 10=Clergy (other religious) 11=Clinical psychologist 12=College administrator/staff 13=College teacher
14=Computer programmer or analyst 15=Conservationist or forester 16=Dentist (including orthodontist) 17=Dietitian or home economist 18=Engineer
19=Farmer or rancher
20=Foreign service worker (including diplomat) 21=Homemaker (full-time)
22=Interior decorator or designer 23=Lab technician or hygienist 24=Law enforcement officer 25=Lawyer (attorney) or judge 26=Military service (career) 27=Musician (performer, composer) 28=Nurse 29=Optometrist 30=Pharmacist 31=Physician 32=Policymaker/government 33=School counselor
34=School principal or superintendant 35=Scientific researcher
36=Social, welfare or recreational worker 37=Therapist (physical, occupational, speech) 38=Teacher or administrator (elementary) 39=Teacher or administrator (secondary) 40=Veterinarian
41=Writer or journalist 42=Skilled trades 43=Other 44=Undecided
During the past year, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities? 1=None
2=Less than one hour 3=1 to 2 hours 4=3 to 5 hours 5=6 to 10 hours 6=11 to 15 hours 7=16 to 20 hours 8=Over 20 hours
221 HPW01 Hours per Week: Studying/homework
222 HPW02 Hours per Week: Attending classes/labs
223 HPW03 Hours per Week: Socializing with friends
224 HPW04 Hours per Week: Exercising/sports
225 HPW05 Hours per Week: Partying
226 HPW06 Hours per Week: Working (for pay) on campus
227 HPW07 Hours per Week: Working (for pay) off campus
228 HPW08 Hours per Week: Student clubs/groups
229 HPW09 Hours per Week: Watching TV
230 HPW10 Hours per Week: Housework/childcare
231 HPW11 Hours per Week: Commuting
232 HPW12 Hours per Week: Prayer/meditation
233 HPW13 Hours per Week: Career planning (job searches, internships, etc.)
234 HPW14 Hours per Week: Online social networks (Myspace, Facebook, etc.)
Think about your curent abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas: 1=A Major Weakness
2=Somewhat Weak 3=Average 4=Somewhat Strong 5=A Major Strength
235 SLFABL01 Self-rating: General knowledge
236 SLFABL02 Self-rating: Knowledge of a particular field or discipline 237 SLFABL03 Self-rating: Knowledge of people from different races/cultures 238 SLFABL04 Self-rating: Understanding of the problems facing your community
239 SLFABL05 Self-rating: Understanding of national issues
240 SLFABL06 Self-rating: Understanding of global issues
241 SLFABL07 Self-rating: Critical thinking skills
242 SLFABL08 Self-rating: Problem-solving skills
243 SLFABL09 Self-rating: Ability to manage your time effectively
244 SLFABL10 Self-rating: Foreign language ability
245 SLFABL11 Self-rating: Interpersonal skills
246 SLFABL12 Self-rating: Preparedness for employment after college
247 SLFABL13 Self-rating: Preparedness for graduate or advanced education
248 SLFABL14 Self-rating: Ability to conduct research
Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: 1=Can't rate/No experience
2=Very dissatisfied 3=Dissatisfied 4=Neutral 5=Satisfied 6=Very satisfied
250 SATIS01 Satisfaction: General education or core curriculum courses
251 SATIS02 Satisfaction: Science and mathematics courses
252 SATIS03 Satisfaction: Arts and Humanities courses
253 SATIS04 Satisfaction: Social science courses
254 SATIS05 Satisfaction: Laboratory facilities and equipment
255 SATIS06 Satisfaction: Library facilities
256 SATIS07 Satisfaction: Computing assistance
257 SATIS08 Satisfaction: Tutoring or other academic assistance
258 SATIS09 Satisfaction: Academic advising
259 SATIS10 Satisfaction: Student housing (e.g., residence halls)
260 SATIS11 Satisfaction: Financial aid package
261 SATIS12 Satisfaction: Student health services
262 SATIS13 Satisfaction: Student psychological services
263 SATIS14 Satisfaction: Career-related resources and support
Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area. 1=Very dissatisfied
2=Dissatisfied 3=Neutral 4=Satisfied 5=Very satisfied
264 CMPSAT01 Campus Satisfaction: Courses in your major field
265 CMPSAT02 Campus Satisfaction: Amount of contact with faculty
266 CMPSAT03 Campus Satisfaction: Class size
267 CMPSAT04 Campus Satisfaction: Relevance of coursework to everyday life 268 CMPSAT05 Campus Satisfaction: Relevance of coursework to future career plans
269 CMPSAT06 Campus Satisfaction: Overall quality of instruction
270 CMPSAT07 Campus Satisfaction: Overall sense of community among students
271 CMPSAT08 Campus Satisfaction: Availability of campus social activities 272 CMPSAT09 Campus Satisfaction: Respect for the expression of diverse beliefs 273 CMPSAT10 Campus Satisfaction: Ability to find a faculty or staff mentor 274 CMPSAT11 Campus Satisfaction: Racial/ethnic diversity of the student body
For the activities listed below, please indicate how often you engaged in each during the past year. 1=Not at all
2=Occasionally 3=Frequently
276 GENACT01 Act in Past Year: Smoked cigarettes
277 GENACT02 Act in Past Year: Felt depressed
278 GENACT03 Act in Past Year: Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do
279 GENACT04 Act in Past Year: Attended a religious service
280 GENACT05 Act in Past Year: Drank beer
281 GENACT06 Act in Past Year: Drank wine or liquor
282 GENACT07 Act in Past Year: Performed volunteer or community service work
283 GENACT08 Act in Past Year: Discussed politics
284 GENACT09 Act in Past Year: Sought personal counseling
285 GENACT10 Act in Past Year: Discussed religion
286 GENACT11 Act in Past Year: Worked on a local, state, or national political campaign 287 GENACT12 Act in Past Year: Contributed money to help support my family 288 GENACT13 Act in Past Year: Applied concepts from courses to everyday life
289 GENACT14 Act in Past Year: Felt that faculty provided me with feedback that helped me assess my progress in class 290 GENACT15 Act in Past Year: Felt that my contributions were valued in class
291 GENACT16 Act in Past Year: Felt that faculty encouraged me to ask questions and participate in discussions estimate of how you see yourself.
1=Lowest 10% 2=Below average 3=Average 4=Above average 5=Highest 10%
292 RATE01 Self Rating: Academic ability
293 RATE02 Self Rating: Artistic ability
294 RATE03 Self Rating: Computer skills
295 RATE04 Self Rating: Cooperativeness
296 RATE05 Self Rating: Creativity
297 RATE06 Self Rating: Drive to achieve
298 RATE07 Self Rating: Emotional health
299 RATE08 Self Rating: Leadership ability
300 RATE09 Self Rating: Mathematical ability
301 RATE10 Self Rating: Physical health
302 RATE11 Self Rating: Popularity
303 RATE12 Self Rating: Public speaking ability
304 RATE13 Self Rating: Risk-taking
305 RATE14 Self Rating: Self-confidence (intellectual)
306 RATE15 Self Rating: Self-confidence (social)
307 RATE16 Self Rating: Self-understanding
308 RATE17 Self Rating: Spirituality
309 RATE18 Self Rating: Understanding of others
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements: 1=Strongly disagree
2=Disagree 3=Agree 4=Strongle agree
311 INSOPN01 Inst Opinion: I have felt discriminated against at this institution because of my race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,
312 INSOPN02 Inst Opinion: I see myself as part of the campus community
313 INSOPN03 Inst Opinion: Faculty showed concern about my progress
314 INSOPN04 Inst Opinion: There is a lot of racial tension on this campus
315 INSOPN05 Inst Opinion: Faculty empower me to learn here
316 INSOPN06 Inst Opinion: If asked, I would recommend this college to others
317 INSOPN07 Inst Opinion: At least one staff member has taken an interest in my development
318 INSOPN08 Inst Opinion: I feel valued at this institution
319 INSOPN09 Inst Opinion: Faculty believe in my potential to succeed academically 320 INSOPN10 Inst Opinion: Staff encouraged me to get involved in campus activities
321 INSOPN11 Inst Opinion: In class, I have heard faculty express stereotypes based on race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or
322 INSOPN12 Inst Opinion: Staff recognize my achievements
323 INSOPN13 Inst Opinion: Faculty encouraged me to meet with them outside of class
324 INSOPN14 Inst Opinion: I am interested in seeking information about current social and political issues 325 INSOPN15 Inst Opinion: I feel a sense of belonging to this campus
326 INSOPN16 Inst Opinion: At least one faculty member has taken an interest in my development
327 INSOPN17 Inst Opinion: I feel I am a member of this college
328 INSOPN18 Inst Opinion: I have effectively led a group to a common purpose estimate of how you see yourself.
1=Lowest 10% 2=Below average 3=Average 4=Above average 5=Highest 10%
329 DIVRATE1 Diversity Rating: Ability to see the world from someone else’s perspective 330 DIVRATE2 Diversity Rating: Tolerance of others with different beliefs
331 DIVRATE3 Diversity Rating: Openness to having my own views challenged
332 DIVRATE4 Diversity Rating: Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issues 333 DIVRATE5 Diversity Rating: Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people
To what extent have you experienced the following with students from a racial/ethnic group other than your own? 1=Never
2=Seldom 3=Sometimes 4=Often 5=Very often
334 ETHEXP01 Ethnic Experience: Dined or shared a meal
335 ETHEXP02 Ethnic Experience: Had meaningful and honest discussions about race/ethnic relations outside of class
336 ETHEXP03 Ethnic Experience: Had guarded, cautious interactions
337 ETHEXP04 Ethnic Experience: Shared personal feelings and problems
338 ETHEXP05 Ethnic Experience: Had tense, somewhat hostile interactions
339 ETHEXP06 Ethnic Experience: Had intellectual discussions outside of class
340 ETHEXP07 Ethnic Experience: Felt insulted or threatened because of your race/ethnicity
341 ETHEXP08 Ethnic Experience: Studied or prepared for class
343 DRINK Think back over the past two weeks. How many times in the past two weeks, if any, have you had five or more alcoholic 1=None 2=Once 3=Twice 4=3-5 times 5=6-9 times 6=10 or more times
Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following: 1=Not important
2=Somewhat important 3=Very important 4=Essential
344 GOAL01 Goal: Becoming accomplished in one of the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)
345 GOAL02 Goal: Becoming an authority in my field
346 GOAL03 Goal: Obtaining recognition from my colleagues for contributions to my special field
347 GOAL04 Goal: Influencing the political structure
348 GOAL05 Goal: Influencing social values
349 GOAL06 Goal: Raising a family
350 GOAL07 Goal: Being very well off financially
351 GOAL08 Goal: Helping others who are in difficulty
352 GOAL09 Goal: Making a theoretical contribution to science
353 GOAL10 Goal: Writing original works (poems, novels, etc.)
354 GOAL11 Goal: Creating artistic work (painting, sculpture, etc.)
355 GOAL12 Goal: Becoming successful in a business of my own
356 GOAL13 Goal: Becoming involved in programs to clean up the environment
357 GOAL14 Goal: Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
358 GOAL15 Goal: Participating in a community action program
359 GOAL16 Goal: Helping to promote racial understanding
360 GOAL17 Goal: Keeping up to date with political affairs
361 GOAL18 Goal: Becoming a community leader
362 GOAL19 Goal: Integrating spirituality into my life
363 GOAL20 Goal: Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures
364 GOAL21 Goal: Adopting 'green' practices to protect the environment
How often have professors at your college provided you with: 1=Not at all
2=Occasionally 3=Frequently
365 FACPRV01 Faculty Provide: Encouragement to pursue graduate/professional study 366 FACPRV02 Faculty Provide: An opportunity to work on a research project 367 FACPRV03 Faculty Provide: Advice and guidance about your educational program
368 FACPRV04 Faculty Provide: Emotional support and encouragement
369 FACPRV05 Faculty Provide: A letter of recommendation
370 FACPRV06 Faculty Provide: Honest feedback about your skills and abilities
371 FACPRV07 Faculty Provide: Help to improve your study skills
372 FACPRV08 Faculty Provide: Feedback about your academic work (outside of grades)
373 FACPRV09 Faculty Provide: Intellectual challenge and stimulation
374 FACPRV10 Faculty Provide: An opportunity to discuss coursework outside of class 375 FACPRV11 Faculty Provide: Help in achieving your professional goals
376 FACPRV12 Faculty Provide: An opportunity to apply classroom learning to 'real-life' issues
Please indicate your agreement with each of the following statements 1=Disagree strongly
2=Disagree somewhat 3=Agree somewhat 4=Agree strongly
378 VIEW01 View: Wealthy people should pay a larger share of taxes than they do now
379 VIEW02 View: Addressing global warming should be a federal priority
380 VIEW03 View: The chief benefit of a college education is that it increases one’s earning power 381 VIEW04 View: The federal government should do more to control the sale of handguns 382 VIEW05 View: Gays and lesbians should have the legal right to adopt a child
383 VIEW06 View: The federal government is not doing enough to control environmental pollution 384 VIEW07 View: Affirmative action in college admissions should be abolished
385 VIEW08 View: A national health care plan is needed to cover everybody's medical costs 386 VIEW09 View: The federal government should raise taxes to reduce the deficit
387-392 LOANAMT If you borrowed money to help pay for college expenses, estimate how much you will owe as of June 30, 2014 How much of the past year's educational expenses (room, board, tuition, and fees) were covered from each of the
1=None 2=Less than $1,000 3=$1,000 - 2,999 4=$3,000 - 5,999 5=$6,000 - 9,999 6=$10,000 +
393 AID1 Aid: Family resources (parents, relatives, spouse, etc.)
394 AID2 Aid: My own resources (income from work, work-study, etc.)
395 AID3 Aid: Aid which need not be repaid (grants, scholarships, military, etc.)
396 AID4 Aid: Aid which must be repaid (loans, etc.)
397 AID5 Aid: Other sources
When thinking about your career path after college, how important are the following considerations: 1=Not important
2=Somewhat important 3=Very important 4=Essential
398 CARCON01 Career Concern: Working for social change
399 CARCON02 Career Concern: High income potential
400 CARCON03 Career Concern: Social recognition or status
401 CARCON04 Career Concern: Stable, secure future
402 CARCON05 Career Concern: Creativity and initiative
403 CARCON06 Career Concern: Expression of personal values
404 CARCON07 Career Concern: Availability of jobs
405 CARCON08 Career Concern: Leadership potential
406 CARCON09 Career Concern: Work/life balance
407 CARCON10 Career Concern: Ability to pay off debt
408 CARCON11 Career Concern: Opportunity for innovation
What do you primarily plan to be doing in fall 2014? 1=Not marked
2=Marked
409 PRIMPLAN01 Primary plans: Working full-time
410 PRIMPLAN02 Primary plans: Working part-time
411 PRIMPLAN03 Primary plans: Attending graduate/professional school full-time 412 PRIMPLAN04 Primary plans: Attending graduate/professional school part-time
413 PRIMPLAN05 Primary plans: Completing additional undergraduate coursework/Post-baccalaureate program
414 PRIMPLAN06 Primary plans: Participating in an organization like the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps/VISTA, or Teach for America
415 PRIMPLAN07 Primary plans: Serving in the Armed Forces
416 PRIMPLAN08 Primary plans: Traveling
417 PRIMPLAN09 Primary plans: Volunteer work
418 PRIMPLAN10 Primary plans: Staying at home to be with or start a family
Do you plan on doing any of these other activities in addition to the Primary Activity marked in the previous question? 1=Not marked
2=Marked
420 OTHPLAN01 Other plans: Working full-time
421 OTHPLAN02 Other plans: Working part-time
422 OTHPLAN03 Other plans: Attending graduate/professional school full-time 423 OTHPLAN04 Other plans: Attending graduate/professional school part-time
424 OTHPLAN05 Other plans: Completing additional undergraduate coursework/Post-baccalaureate program
425 OTHPLAN06 Other plans: Participating in an organization like the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps/VISTA, or Teach for America
426 OTHPLAN07 Other plans: Serving in the Armed Forces
427 OTHPLAN08 Other plans: Traveling
428 OTHPLAN09 Other plans: Volunteer work
429 OTHPLAN10 Other plans: Staying at home to be with or start a family
430 OTHPLAN11 Other plans: No current plans
431 EMPLPLAN If you are planning on being employed after graduation, which best describes the current state of your employment 1=Not actively looking for a position
2=Looking, but no offers yet
3=Received an offer for a position, but declined 4=Currently considering an offer
5=Accepted an offer of employment 6=Not planning on employment this fall
432 GRADPLAN If you are planning to attend graduate or professional school, which of the following best estimates the current state of
1=Accepted and will be attending in the fall 2=Accepted and deferred admission until a later date 3=Placed on waiting list, no acceptances
4=Still awaiting responses, no acceptances 5=Will be applying this coming fall
6=Not applying this fall, but might apply at a future time 7=No plans to apply to school now or in the future
433 POLIVIEW How would you characterize your political views?
1=Far right 2=Conservative 3=Middle-of-the-road 4=Liberal
5=Far left
434 VOTE Are you registered to vote?
1=No 2=Yes 3=Ineligible
435 MILITARY Military status
1=None
2=ROTC, cadet, or midshipman at a service academy 3=In Active Duty, Reserves, or National Guard
4=A discharged veteran NOT serving in Active Duty, Reserves, or National Guard
436 REENROLL If you could make your college choice over, would you still choose to enroll at your current college? 1=Definitely no
2=Probably no 3=Probably yes 4=Definitely yes
437 COLLGPA Overall GPA
438 MAJORGPA Primary major GPA
1=D 2=C 3=C+ 4=B-5=B 6=B+ 7=A-8=A or A+
439-440 SRELIGION Your current religious preference
1=Baptist 2=Buddhist 3=Church of Christ 4=Eastern Orthodox 5=Episcopalian 6=Hindu 7=Jewish 8=LDS (Mormon) 9=Lutheran 10=Methodist 11=Muslim 12=Presbyterian 13=Quaker 14=Roman Catholic 15=Seventh-day Adventist
16=United Church of Christ/Congregational 17=Other Christian 18=Other Religion 19=None Optional Questions 1=A 2=B 3=C 4=D 5=E
441 OPT01 Optional Question 38
442 OPT02 Optional Question 39
443 OPT03 Optional Question 40
444 OPT04 Optional Question 41
445 OPT05 Optional Question 42
446 OPT06 Optional Question 43
447 OPT07 Optional Question 44
448 OPT08 Optional Question 45
449 OPT09 Optional Question 46
450 OPT10 Optional Question 47
451 OPT11 Optional Question 48
452 OPT12 Optional Question 49
453 OPT13 Optional Question 50
454 OPT14 Optional Question 51
455 OPT15 Optional Question 52
456 OPT16 Optional Question 53
457 OPT17 Optional Question 54
458 OPT18 Optional Question 55
459 OPT19 Optional Question 56
572 RRACE Responded to race 1=No 2=Yes
574-575 MAJOR1A Primary undergraduate major aggregated
576-577 MAJOR2A Secondary undergraduate major aggregated
578-579 GRADMAJORA Planned graduate major aggregated
1=Agriculture 2=Biological Sciences 3=Business 4=Education 5=Engineering 6=English 7=Health Professional 8=History or Political Science 9=Humanities 10=Fine Arts 11=Mathematics or Statistics 12=Physical Sciences 13=Social Sciences 14=Other Technical 15=Other Non-technical 16=General Studies
580-581 CAREERA Probable career/occupation aggregated
1=Artist 2=Business 3=Business (clerical) 4=Clergy 5=College teacher 6=Doctor (MD or DDS) 7=Education (secondary) 8=Education (elementary) 9=Engineer 10=Farmer or forester 11=Health professional 12=Homemaker (full-time) 13=Lawyer 14=Military (career) 15=Nurse 16=Research scientist 17=Social/welfare/rec worker 18=Skilled worker 19=Other choice 20=Undecided
582 SURVTYPE Type of survey returned
1=Paper 2=Web
583-589 FORMID
590-597 SUBMITDATE Date web survey sumbitted.
598-606 PASSCODE web survey only
607 CSSFLAG TFS YFCY CSS Flag 1=CSS data only 2=TFS and CSS data 3=YFCY and CSS data 4=TFS YFCY and CSS data
608-611 TFSYEAR TFS Year
612-613 MATCHLEVEL_TFS Type of Match TFS to CSS
1=Student ID, DOB 2=Student ID, FULL NAME 3=Student ID
4=Full name, DOB 5=Email 6=Full name, DOB
7=First two initial first name, last name, DOB 8=Last name, DOB
9=First two initial first name, last name, gender 10=No match
614-619 SUBJID_TFS Subject I.D.
620 SEX_TFS Gender
1=Male 2=Female
621-622 AGE_TFS How old will you be on December 31 of this year?
1=16 or younger 2=17 3=18 4=19 5=20 6=21 to 24 7=25 to 29 8=30 to 39 9=40 to 54 10=55 or older
623 NATENGSP_TFS Is English your native language?
1=No 2=Yes
624 YRGRADHS_TFS In what year did you graduate from high school?
1=2010 2=2009 3=2008 4=2007 or earlier
5=Did not graduate but passed G.E.D. test 6=Never completed high school
625 FULLSTAT_TFS Are you enrolled (or enrolling) as a:
1=Part-time student 2=Full-time student
626 DISTHOME_TFS How many miles is this college from your permanent home? 1=5 or less 2=6 to 10 3=11 to 50 4=51 to 100 5=101 to 500 6=Over 500
627 HSGPA_TFS What was your average grade in high school? 1=D 2=C 3=C+ 4=B-5=B 6=B+ 7=A-8=A or A+
628-630 SATV_TFS SAT Verbal
631-633 SATM_TFS SAT Math
634-636 SATW_TFS SAT Writing
637-638 ACTCOMP_TFS ACT Composite
639 HSTYPE_TFS From what kind of high school did you graduate?
1=Public school (not charter or magnet) 2=Public charter school
3=Public magnet school 4=Private religious/parochial school 5=Private independent college-prep school 6=Home school
640 PREVCRED_TFS Prior to this term, have you ever taken courses for credit at this institution? 1=No
2=Yes
641 OTHRCOLL_TFS Since leaving high school, have you ever taken courses, whether for credit or not for credit, at any other institution
1=No 2=Yes
642 LIVEPLAN_TFS Where do you plan to live during the fall term? 1=With my family or other relatives 2=Other private home, apartment, or room 3=College residence hall
4=Fraternity or sorority house 5=Other campus student housing 6=Other
643 NUMAPPLY_TFS To how many colleges other than this one did you apply for admission this year? 1=None 2=One 3=Two 4=Three 5=Four 6=Five 7=Six 8=Seven to ten 9=Eleven or more
644 ACCPT1ST_TFS Were you accepted by your first choice college?
1=No 2=Yes
645 CHOICE_TFS Is this college your:
1=Less than third choice 2=Third choice 3=Second choice 4=First choice
646 CITIZEN_TFS Citizenship status
1=Neither
2=Permanent resident (green card) 3=U.S. citizen
647 VETERAN_TFS Do you currently have veteran status with the US Armed Forces, Military Reserves or National Guard? 1=No
2=Yes
648 PARSTAT_TFS Are your parents alive? divorced?
1=One or both deceased 2=Both alive, divorced or living apart 3=Both alive and living with each other
During high school (grades 9-12) how many years did you study each of the following subjects? 1=None 2=1/2 3=1 4=2 5=3 6=4 7=5 or more
649 YRSTUDY1_TFS Years Study: English
650 YRSTUDY2_TFS Years Study: Mathematics
651 YRSTUDY3_TFS Years Study: Foreign Language
652 YRSTUDY4_TFS Years Study: Physical Science
653 YRSTUDY5_TFS Years Study: Biological Science
654 YRSTUDY6_TFS Years Study: History/Am. Gov't
655 YRSTUDY7_TFS Years Study: Computer Science
656 YRSTUDY8_TFS Years Study: Arts and/or Music
Do you have any of the following disabilities or medical conditions? 1=No
2=Yes
657 DISAB1_TFS Disability: Learning disability
658 DISAB2_TFS Disability: ADHD
659 DISAB3_TFS Disability: Physical disability
660 DISAB4_TFS Disability: Chronic illness
661 DISAB5_TFS Disability: Psychological disorder
662 DISAB6_TFS Disability: Other disability
663-664 DEGASP_TFS Highest academic degree planned
665-666 HIDEGHRE_TFS Highest academic degree planned at this college 1=None
2=Vocational certificate 3=Associate (A.A. or equivalent) 4=Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., etc.) 5=Master's degree (M.A., M.S., etc.) 6=Ph.D. or Ed.D.
7=M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M. 8=J.D. (Law)
9=B.D. or M.DIV. (Divinity) 10=Other
667 RACESCHL_TFS High school I last attended: racial composition
668 RACENEIB_TFS Neighborhood where I grew up: racial composition
1=Completely non-White 2=Mostly non-White 3=Roughly half non-White 4=Mostly White 5=Completely White
How much of your first year's educational expenses (room, board, tuition, and fees) do you expect to cover from: 1=None 2=Less than $1,000 3=$1,000 - 2,999 4=$3,000 - 5,999 5=$6,000 - 9,999 6=$10,000 +
669 AID1_TFS Aid: Family resources (parents, relatives, spouse, etc.)
670 AID2_TFS Aid: My own resources (savings from work, work-study, other income) 671 AID3_TFS Aid: Aid which need not be repaid (grants, scholarships, military funding, etc.)
672 AID4_TFS Aid: Aid which must be repaid (loans, etc.)
673 AID5_TFS Aid: Other than above
674-675 INCOME_TFS What is your best estimate of your parents' total income last year? Consider income from all sources before taxes. 1=Less than $10,000 2=$10,000 to 14,999 3=$15,000 to 19,999 4=$20,000 to 24,999 5=$25,000 to 29,999 6=$30,000 to 39,999 7=$40,000 to 49,999 8=$50,000 to 59,999 9=$60,000 to 74,999 10=$75,000 to 99,999 11=$100,000 to 149,999 12=$150,000 to 199,999 13=$200,000 to 249,999 14=$250,000 or more
676 FINCON_TFS Do you have any concern about your ability to finance your college education? 1=None (I am confident that I will have sufficient funds)
2=Some (but I probably will have enough funds)
3=Major (not sure I will have enough funds to complete college)
677-678 SRELIG_TFS Your religion
679-680 FRELIG_TFS Father's religion
681-682 MRELIG_TFS Mother's Religion
1=Baptist 2=Buddhist 3=Church of Christ 4=Eastern Orthodox 5=Episcopalian 6=Hindu 7=Jewish 8=LDS (Mormon) 9=Lutheran 10=Methodist 11=Muslim 12=Presbyterian 13=Quaker 14=Roman Catholic 15=Seventh Day Adventist
16=United Church of Christ/Congregational 17=Other Christian
18=Other Religion 19=None
683 BORNAGAIN_TFS Born-again Christian
684 EVANGEL_TFS Evangelical
1=No 2=Yes
Indicate which activities you did during the past year 1=Not at all
2=Occasionally 3=Frequently
685 ACT01_TFS Act in Past year: Attended a religious service
686 ACT02_TFS Act in Past year: Was bored in class
687 ACT03_TFS Act in Past year: Demonstrated for/against a cause
688 ACT04_TFS Act in Past year: Tutored another student
689 ACT05_TFS Act in Past year: Studied with other students
690 ACT06_TFS Act in Past year: Was a guest in a teacher's home
691 ACT07_TFS Act in Past year: Smoked cigarettes
692 ACT08_TFS Act in Past year: Drank beer
693 ACT09_TFS Act in Past year: Drank wine or liquor
694 ACT10_TFS Act in Past year: Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do
695 ACT11_TFS Act in Past year: Felt depressed
696 ACT12_TFS Act in Past year: Performed volunteer work
697 ACT13_TFS Act in Past year: Asked a teacher for advice after class
698 ACT14_TFS Act in Past year: Voted in a student election
699 ACT15_TFS Act in Past year: Socialized with someone of another racial/ethnic group
700 ACT16_TFS Act in Past year: Came late to class
701 ACT17_TFS Act in Past year: Used the Internet for research or homework 702 ACT18_TFS Act in Past year: Performed community service as a part of a class
703 ACT19_TFS Act in Past year: Discussed religion
704 ACT20_TFS Act in Past year: Discussed politics
705 ACT21_TFS Act in Past year: Worked on a local, state, or national political campaign
706 ACT22_TFS Act in Past year: Skipped school/class
707 ACT23_TFS Act in Past year: Publicly communicated my opinion about a cause
708 ACT24_TFS Act in Past year: Helped raise money for a cause
709 ACT25_TFS Act in Past year: Fell asleep in class
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age. We want the most accurate 1=Lowest 10% 2=Below average 3=Average 4=Above average 5=Highest 10%
711 RATE01_TFS Self Rating: Academic ability
712 RATE02_TFS Self Rating: Artistic ability
713 RATE03_TFS Self Rating: Competitiveness
714 RATE04_TFS Self Rating: Computer skills
715 RATE05_TFS Self Rating: Cooperativeness
716 RATE06_TFS Self Rating: Creativity
717 RATE07_TFS Self Rating: Drive to achieve
718 RATE08_TFS Self Rating: Emotional health
719 RATE09_TFS Self Rating: Leadership ability
720 RATE10_TFS Self Rating: Mathematical ability
721 RATE11_TFS Self Rating: Physical health
722 RATE12_TFS Self Rating: Popularity
723 RATE13_TFS Self Rating: Public speaking ability
724 RATE14_TFS Self Rating: Self-confidence (intellectual)
725 RATE15_TFS Self Rating: Self-confidence (social)
726 RATE16_TFS Self Rating: Self-understanding
727 RATE17_TFS Self Rating: Spirituality
728 RATE18_TFS Self Rating: Understanding of others
729 RATE19_TFS Self Rating: Writing ability
730 RATE20_TFS Self Rating: Ability to see the world from someone else's perspective 731 RATE21_TFS Self Rating: Tolerance of others with different beliefs
732 RATE22_TFS Self Rating: Openness to having my own views challenged
733 RATE23_TFS Self Rating: Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issues 734 RATE24_TFS Self Rating: Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people
735 FATHEDUC_TFS Father's Education
736 MOTHEDUC_TFS Mother's Education
1=Grammar school or less 2=Some high school 3=High school graduate
4=Postsecondary school other than college 5=Some college
6=College degree 7=Some graduate school 8=Graduate degree
How often in the past year did you? 1=Not at all
2=Occasionally 3=Frequently
737 MNDHAB01_TFS Habits of Mind: Ask questions in class
738 MNDHAB02_TFS Habits of Mind: Support your opinions with a logical argument 739 MNDHAB03_TFS Habits of Mind: Seek solutions to problems and explain them to others 740 MNDHAB04_TFS Habits of Mind: Revise your papers to improve your writing
741 MNDHAB05_TFS Habits of Mind: Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you received 742 MNDHAB06_TFS Habits of Mind: Take a risk because you feel you have more to gain 743 MNDHAB07_TFS Habits of Mind: Seek alternative solutions to a problem
744 MNDHAB08_TFS Habits of Mind: Look up scientific research articles and resources
745 MNDHAB09_TFS Habits of Mind: Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required for a class 746 MNDHAB10_TFS Habits of Mind: Accept mistakes as part of the learning process
747 MNDHAB11_TFS Habits of Mind: Seek feedback on your academic work
748 MNDHAB12_TFS Habits of Mind: Take notes during class
749 MNDHAB13_TFS Habits of Mind: Work with other students on group projects
750 MNDHAB14_TFS Habits of Mind: Integrate skills and knowledge from different sources and experiences
751-752 SCAREERD_TFS Student Probable Career
753-754 FCAREERD_TFS Father's Occupation
755-756 MCAREERD_TFS Mother's Occupation
1=Accountant or actuary 2=Actor or entertainer 3=Architect or urban planner 4=Artist
5=Business (clerical)
6=Business executive (management, administrator) 7=Business owner or proprietor
8=Business salesperson or buyer 9=Clergy (minister, priest) 10=Clergy (other religious) 11=Clinical psychologist 12=College administrator/staff 13=College teacher
14=Computer programmer or analyst 15=Conservationist or forester 16=Dentist (including orthodontist) 17=Dietitian or nutritionist 18=Engineer
19=Farmer or rancher
20=Foreign service worker (including diplomat) 21=Homemaker (full-time)
22=Interior decorator (including designer) 23=Lab technician or hygienist 24=Law enforcement officer 25=Lawyer (attorney) or judge 26=Military service (career) 27=Musician (performer, composer) 28=Nurse 29=Optometrist 30=Pharmacist 31=Physician 32=Policymaker/Government 33=School counselor
34=School principal or superintendent 35=Scientific researcher
37=Therapist (physical, occupational, speech) 38=Teacher or administrator (elementary) 39=Teacher or administrator (secondary) 40=Veterinarian 41=Writer or journalist 42=Skilled trades 43=Laborer (unskilled) 44=Semi-skilled worker 45=Unemployed 46=Other
47=Undecided [student only] Are you:
1=Not marked 2=Marked
757 RACE1_TFS White/Caucasian
758 RACE2_TFS African American/Black
759 RACE3_TFS American Indian/Alaska Native
760 RACE4_TFS Asian American/Asian
761 RACE5_TFS Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
762 RACE6_TFS Mexican American/Chicano
763 RACE7_TFS Puerto Rican
764 RACE8_TFS Other Latino
765 RACE9_TFS Other
Mark one in each row: 1=Disagree strongly 2=Disagree somewhat 3=Agree somewhat 4=Agree strongly
766 VIEW01_TFS View: Wealthy people should pay a larger share of taxes than they do now 767 VIEW02_TFS View: Affirmative action in college admissions should be abolished
768 VIEW03_TFS View: The federal government should do more to control the sale of handguns 769 VIEW04_TFS View: The federal government is not doing enough to control environmental pollution 770 VIEW05_TFS View: A national health care plan is needed to cover everybody's medical costs 771 VIEW06_TFS View: The federal government should raise taxes to reduce the deficit 772 VIEW07_TFS View: Addressing global warming should be a federal priority
773 VIEW08_TFS View: The chief benefit of a college education is that it increases one's earning power 774 VIEW09_TFS View: Gays and lesbians should have the legal right to adopt a child
775 POLIVW_TFS How would you characterize your political views?
1=Far right 2=Conservative 3=Middle-of-the-road 4=Liberal
5=Far left
In deciding to go to college, how important you was each of the following reasons? 1=Not important
2=Somewhat important 3=Very important
776 REASON01_TFS Reason Attend: To be able to get a better job
777 REASON02_TFS Reason Attend: To gain a general education and appreciation of ideas
778 REASON03_TFS Reason Attend: To make me a more cultured person
779 REASON04_TFS Reason Attend: To be able to make more money
780 REASON05_TFS Reason Attend: To learn more about things that interest me 781 REASON06_TFS Reason Attend: To get training for a specific career
During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical doing the following activities: 1=None
2=Less than one hour 3=1 to 2 hours 4=3 to 5 hours 5=6 to 10 hours 6=11 to 15 hours 7=16 to 20 hours 8=Over 20 hours
783 HPW01_TFS Hours per Week: Studying/homework
784 HPW02_TFS Hours per Week: Socializing with friends
785 HPW03_TFS Hours per Week: Talking with teachers outside of class
786 HPW04_TFS Hours per Week: Exercise or sports
787 HPW05_TFS Hours per Week: Partying
788 HPW06_TFS Hours per Week: Working (for pay)
789 HPW07_TFS Hours per Week: Volunteer work
790 HPW08_TFS Hours per Week: Student clubs/groups
791 HPW09_TFS Hours per Week: Watching TV
792 HPW10_TFS Hours per Week: Household/childcare duties
793 HPW11_TFS Hours per Week: Reading for pleasure
794 HPW12_TFS Hours per Week: Playing video/computer games
795 HPW13_TFS Hours per Week: Online social networks (MySpace, Facebook, etc.) How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
1=Not important 2=Somewhat important 3=Very important
796 CHOOSE01_TFS Choose to Attend: My parents wanted me to come here
797 CHOOSE02_TFS Choose to Attend: My relatives wanted me to come here
798 CHOOSE03_TFS Choose to Attend: My teacher advised me
799 CHOOSE04_TFS Choose to Attend: This college has a very good academic reputation 800 CHOOSE05_TFS Choose to Attend: This college has a good reputation for its social activities 801 CHOOSE06_TFS Choose to Attend: I was offered financial assistance
802 CHOOSE07_TFS Choose to Attend: The cost of attending this college
803 CHOOSE08_TFS Choose to Attend: High school counselor advised me
804 CHOOSE09_TFS Choose to Attend: Private college counselor advised me
805 CHOOSE10_TFS Choose to Attend: I wanted to live near home
806 CHOOSE11_TFS Choose to Attend: Not offered aid by first choice 807 CHOOSE12_TFS Choose to Attend: Could not afford first choice
808 CHOOSE13_TFS Choose to Attend: This college's graduates gain admission to top graduate/professional schools 809 CHOOSE14_TFS Choose to Attend: This college's graduates get good jobs
810 CHOOSE15_TFS Choose to Attend: I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of the college 811 CHOOSE16_TFS Choose to Attend: I wanted to go to a school about the size of this college
812 CHOOSE17_TFS Choose to Attend: Rankings in national magazines
813 CHOOSE18_TFS Choose to Attend: Information from a website
814 CHOOSE19_TFS Choose to Attend: I was admitted through an Early Action or Early Decision program 815 CHOOSE20_TFS Choose to Attend: The athletic department recruited me
816 CHOOSE21_TFS Choose to Attend: A visit to campus
818 ECONOMIC_TFS The current economic situation significantly affected my college choice: 1=Disagree strongly
2=Disagree somewhat 3=Agree somewhat 4=Agree strongly
819-820 MAJORD_TFS Student's Probable Major
1=Art, fine and applied 2=English (language & literature) 3=History
4=Journalism
5=Language and Literature (except English) 6=Music
7=Philosophy 8=Speech 9=Theater or Drama 10=Theology or Religion 11=Other Arts and Humanities 12=Biology (general) 13=Biochemistry or Biophysics 14=Botany
15=Environmental Science 16=Marine (Life) Science 17=Microbiology or Bacteriology 18=Zoology
19=Other Biological Science 20=Accounting
21=Business Admin. (general) 22=Finance 23=International Business 24=Marketing 25=Management 26=Secretarial Studies 27=Other Business 28=Business Education 29=Elementary Education 30=Music or Art Education 31=Physical Education or Recreation 32=Secondary Education
33=Special Education 34=Other Education
35=Aeronautical or Astronautical Engineering 36=Civil Engineering
37=Chemical Engineering 38=Computer Engineering
39=Electrical or Electronic Engineering 40=Industrial Engineering
41=Mechanical Engineering 42=Other Engineering 43=Astronomy
44=Atmospheric Science (incl. Meteorology) 45=Chemistry
46=Earth Science
47=Marine Science (incl. Oceanography) 48=Mathematics
49=Physics
50=Other Physical Science 51=Architecture or Urban Planning 52=Family & Consumer Sciences
53=Health Technology (medical, dental, laboratory) 54=Library or Archival Science
55=Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine 56=Nursing
57=Pharmacy
58=Therapy (occupational, physical, speech) 59=Other Professional
60=Anthropology 61=Economics 62=Ethnic Studies 63=Geography
64=Political Science (gov't., international relations) 65=Psychology
66=Public Policy 67=Social Work 68=Sociology 69=Women's Studies 70=Other Social Science 71=Building Trades
72=Data Processing or Computer Programming 73=Drafting or Design 74=Electronics 75=Mechanics 76=Other Technical 77=Agriculture 78=Communications 79=Computer Science 80=Forestry 81=Kinesiology 82=Law Enforcement 83=Military Science 84=Other Field 85=Undecided
Indicate the importance to you personally of: 1=Not important
2=Somewhat important 3=Very important 4=Essential
821 GOAL01_TFS Goal: Becoming accomplished in one of the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)
822 GOAL02_TFS Goal: Becoming an authority in my field
823 GOAL03_TFS Goal: Obtaining recognition from my colleagues for contributions to my special field
824 GOAL04_TFS Goal: Influencing the political structure
825 GOAL05_TFS Goal: Influencing social values
826 GOAL06_TFS Goal: Raising a family
827 GOAL07_TFS Goal: Being very well off financially
828 GOAL08_TFS Goal: Helping others who are in difficulty
829 GOAL09_TFS Goal: Making a theoretical contribution to science
830 GOAL10_TFS Goal: Writing original works (poems, novels etc.)
831 GOAL11_TFS Goal: Creating artistic work (painting, sculpture, etc.)
832 GOAL12_TFS Goal: Becoming successful in a business of my own
833 GOAL13_TFS Goal: Becoming involved in programs to clean up the environment
834 GOAL14_TFS Goal: Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
835 GOAL15_TFS Goal: Participating in a community action program
836 GOAL16_TFS Goal: Helping to promote racial understanding
837 GOAL17_TFS Goal: Keeping up to date with political affairs
838 GOAL18_TFS Goal: Becoming a community leader
839 GOAL19_TFS Goal: Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures 840 GOAL20_TFS Goal: Adopting "green" practices to protect the environment
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will 1=No chance
2=Very little chance 3=Some chance 4=Very good chance
841 FUTACT01_TFS Future Act: Change major field
842 FUTACT02_TFS Future Act: Change career choice
843 FUTACT03_TFS Future Act: Participate in student government
844 FUTACT04_TFS Future Act: Get a job to help pay for college expenses 845 FUTACT05_TFS Future Act: Work full-time while attending college 846 FUTACT06_TFS Future Act: Join a social fraternity or sorority 847 FUTACT07_TFS Future Act: Play club, intramural, or recreational sports
848 FUTACT08_TFS Future Act: Play intercollegiate athletics (eg NCAA or NAIA-sponsored) 849 FUTACT09_TFS Future Act: Make at least a "B" average
850 FUTACT10_TFS Future Act: Need extra time to complete your degree requirements 851 FUTACT11_TFS Future Act: Participate in student protests or demonstrations 852 FUTACT12_TFS Future Act: Transfer to another college before graduating
853 FUTACT13_TFS Future Act: Be satisfied with your college
854 FUTACT14_TFS Future Act: Participate in volunteer or community service work
855 FUTACT15_TFS Future Act: Seek personal counseling
856 FUTACT16_TFS Future Act: Communicate regularly with your professors 857 FUTACT17_TFS Future Act: Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group 858 FUTACT18_TFS Future Act: Participate in student clubs/groups
859 FUTACT19_TFS Future Act: Participate in a study abroad program 860 FUTACT20_TFS Future Act: Have a roommate of different race/ethnicity 861 FUTACT21_TFS Future Act: Discuss course content with students outside of class 862 FUTACT22_TFS Future Act: Work on a professor's research project
863 FUTACT23_TFS Future Act: Get tutoring help in specific courses
865-866 SCAREERA_TFS Student's career (aggregated) 1=Artist 2=Business 3=Business (clerical) 4=Clergy 5=College teacher 6=Doctor (MD or DDS) 7=Education (secondary) 8=Education (elementary) 9=Engineer 10=Farmer or forester 11=Health professional 12=Homemaker (full-time) 13=Lawyer 14=Military (career) 15=Nurse 16=Research scientist 17=Social/welfare/rec worker 18=Skilled worker 19=Semi-skilled worker 20=Unskilled worker 21=Unemployed 22=Other 23=Undecided
867-868 FCAREERA_TFS Father's Occupation (aggregated)
869-870 MCAREERA_TFS Mother's Occupation (aggregated)
1=Artist 2=Business 3=Business (clerical) 4=Clergy 5=College teacher 6=Doctor (MD or DDS) 7=Education (secondary) 8=Education (elementary) 9=Engineer 10=Farmer or forester 11=Health professional 12=Homemaker (full-time) 13=Lawyer 14=Military (career) 15=Nurse 16=Research scientist 17=Social/welfare/rec worker 18=Skilled worker 19=Semi-skilled worker 20=Unskilled worker 21=Unemployed 22=Other
871-872 MAJORA_TFS Student's Major (aggregated) 1=Agriculture 2=Biological Science 3=Business 4=Education 5=Engineering 6=English 7=Health Professional 8=History or Political Science 9=Humanities 10=Fine Arts 11=Mathematics or Statistics 12=Physical Science 13=Social Science 14=Other Technical 15=Other Non-technical 16=Undecided
873-876 YFCYYEAR YFCY Year
877-878 MATCHLEVEL_YFCY Type of Match YFCY to CSS
1=Student ID, DOB 2=Student ID, FULL NAME 3=Student ID
4=Full name, DOB 5=Email 6=Full name, DOB
7=First two initial first name, last name, DOB 8=Last name, DOB
9=First two initial first name, last name, gender 10=No match
879-884 SUBJID_YFCY Subject I.D.
Compared with when you entered this college, how would you now describe your:
1=Much weaker 2=Weaker 3=No change 4=Stronger 5=Much stronger
885 SLFCHG01_YFCY Change: General knowledge
886 SLFCHG02_YFCY Change: Knowledge of a particular field or discipline 887 SLFCHG03_YFCY Change: Knowledge of people from different races/cultures 888 SLFCHG04_YFCY Change: Understanding of the problems facing your community
889 SLFCHG05_YFCY Change: Understanding of national issues
890 SLFCHG06_YFCY Change: Understanding of global issues
891 SLFCHG07_YFCY Change: Ability to conduct research
892 SLFCHG08_YFCY Change: Ability to work as part of a team
893 SLFCHG09_YFCY Change: Critical thinking skills
894 SLFCHG10_YFCY Change: Problem-solving skills
895 SLFCHG11_YFCY Change: Leadership ability
Messenger, or in person):
1=Never
2=1 or 2 times per term 3=1 or 2 times per month 4=Once a week 5=2 or 3 times per week 6=Daily
896 INTACT1_YFCY Interact: Faculty during office hours
897 INTACT2_YFCY Interact: Faculty outside of class or office hours
898 INTACT3_YFCY Interact: Academic advisors/counselors
899 INTACT4_YFCY Interact: Close friends at this institution 900 INTACT5_YFCY Interact: Close friends not at this institution
901 INTACT6_YFCY Interact: Your family
902 INTACT7_YFCY Interact: Graduate students/teaching assistants
903 INTACT8_YFCY Interact: Close friends from your high school
904 FINCON_YFCY Do you have any concern about your ability to finance your college education?
1=None (I am confident that I will have sufficient funds) 2=Some (but I probably will have enough funds)
3=Major (not sure I will have enough funds to complete college)
Since entering this college, how often have you felt:
1=Not at all 2=Occasionally 3=Frequently
905 AFFACT01_YFCY Felt: Lonely or homesick
906 AFFACT02_YFCY Felt: Isolated from campus life
907 AFFACT03_YFCY Felt: Unsafe on this campus
908 AFFACT04_YFCY Felt: Worried about your health
909 AFFACT05_YFCY Felt: That your courses inspired you to think in new ways 910 AFFACT06_YFCY Felt: That your job responsibilities interfered with your schoolwork 911 AFFACT07_YFCY Felt: That your family responsibilities interfered with your schoolwork
912 AFFACT08_YFCY Felt: Family support to succeed
913 AFFACT09_YFCY Felt: That faculty provided me with feedback that helped me assess my progress in class 914 AFFACT10_YFCY Felt: That my contributions were valued in class
915 AFFACT11_YFCY Felt: That faculty encouraged me to ask questions and participate in discussions
Please rate your satisfaction with this institution on each of the aspects of college life listed below:
1=Can’t rate/No experience 2=Very dissatisfied 3=Dissatisfied 4=Neutral 5=Satisfied 6=Very satisfied
916 SATIS01_YFCY Satisfaction: General education and core curriculum courses
917 SATIS02_YFCY Satisfaction: Your overall academic experience
918 SATIS03_YFCY Satisfaction: Classroom facilities
919 SATIS04_YFCY Satisfaction: Computer facilities/labs
920 SATIS05_YFCY Satisfaction: Library facilities
921 SATIS06_YFCY Satisfaction: Laboratory facilities and equipment
922 SATIS07_YFCY Satisfaction: Computer assistance
923 SATIS08_YFCY Satisfaction: Academic advising
924 SATIS09_YFCY Satisfaction: Student housing (e.g., res. halls)
925 SATIS10_YFCY Satisfaction: Financial aid office
926 SATIS11_YFCY Satisfaction: Financial aid package
927 SATIS12_YFCY Satisfaction: Student health services
928 SATIS13_YFCY Satisfaction: Student psychological services
929 SATIS14_YFCY Satisfaction: Orientation for new students
930 SATIS15_YFCY Satisfaction: Opportunities for community service
Since entering this college, how often have you utlized the following services:
1=Not at all 2=Occasionally 3=Frequently
932 SERVICES01_YFCY Services: Study skills advising
933 SERVICES02_YFCY Services: Financial aid advising
934 SERVICES03_YFCY Services: Student health services
935 SERVICES04_YFCY Services: Student psychological services
936 SERVICES05_YFCY Services: Writing center
937 SERVICES06_YFCY Services: Disability resource center
938 SERVICES07_YFCY Services: Career services
939 SERVICES08_YFCY Services: Academic advising
estimate of how you see yourself.
1=Lowest 10% 2=Below average 3=Average 4=Above average 5=Highest 10%
940 RATE01_YFCY Self-rating: Academic ability
941 RATE02_YFCY Self-rating: Artistic ability
942 RATE03_YFCY Self-rating: Competitiveness
943 RATE04_YFCY Self-rating: Computer skills
944 RATE05_YFCY Self-rating: Cooperativeness
945 RATE06_YFCY Self-rating: Creativity
946 RATE07_YFCY Self-rating: Drive to achieve
947 RATE08_YFCY Self-rating: Emotional health
948 RATE09_YFCY Self-rating: Leadership ability
949 RATE10_YFCY Self-rating: Mathematical ability
950 RATE11_YFCY Self-rating: Physical health
951 RATE12_YFCY Self-rating: Public speaking ability
952 RATE13_YFCY Self-rating: Risk-taking
953 RATE14_YFCY Self-rating: Self-confidence (intellectual)
954 RATE15_YFCY Self-rating: Self-confidence (social)
955 RATE16_YFCY Self-rating: Self-understanding
956 RATE17_YFCY Self-rating: Spirituality
957 RATE18_YFCY Self-rating: Understanding of others
958 RATE19_YFCY Self-rating: Writing ability
Since entering this college, how has it been to:
1=Very difficult 2=Somewhat difficult 3=Somewhat easy 4=Very easy
959 EASY1_YFCY Ease: Understand what your professors expect of you academically
960 EASY2_YFCY Ease: Develop effective study skills
961 EASY3_YFCY Ease: Adjust to the academic demands of college
962 EASY4_YFCY Ease: Manage your time effectively
963 EASY5_YFCY Ease: Develop close friendships with other students
964 POLIVIEW_YFCY How would you characterize your political views?
1=Far right 2=Conservative 3=Middle-of-the-road 4=Liberal
estimate of how you see yourself. 1=Lowest 10% 2=Below average 3=Average 4=Above average 5=Highest 10%
965 DIVRATE1_YFCY Diversity rating: Ability to see the world from someone else’s perspective 966 DIVRATE2_YFCY Diversity rating: Tolerance of others with different beliefs
967 DIVRATE3_YFCY Diversity rating: Openness to having my own views challenged 968 DIVRATE4_YFCY Diversity rating: Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issues 969 DIVRATE5_YFCY Diversity rating: Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people
Since entering this college, how often have you:
1=Not at all 2=Occasionally 3=Frequently
970 ACT01_YFCY Act: Attended a religious service
971 ACT02_YFCY Act: Been bored in class
972 ACT03_YFCY Act: Demonstrated for a cause (e.g., boycott, rally, protest)
973 ACT04_YFCY Act: Tutored another student
974 ACT05_YFCY Act: Studied with other students
975 ACT06_YFCY Act: Been a guest in a professor’s home
976 ACT07_YFCY Act: Smoked cigarettes
977 ACT08_YFCY Act: Drank beer
978 ACT09_YFCY Act: Drank wine or liquor
979 ACT10_YFCY Act: Felt overwhelmed by all you had to do
980 ACT11_YFCY Act: Felt depressed
981 ACT12_YFCY Act: Performed volunteer work
982 ACT13_YFCY Act: Asked a professor for advice after class
983 ACT14_YFCY Act: Voted in a student election
984 ACT15_YFCY Act: Worked on a local, state, or national political campaign 985 ACT16_YFCY Act: Socialized with someone of another racial/ethnic group
986 ACT17_YFCY Act: Come late to class
987 ACT18_YFCY Act: Used the Internet for research or homework
988 ACT19_YFCY Act: Performed community service as part of class
989 ACT20_YFCY Act: Discussed religion
990 ACT21_YFCY Act: Discussed politics
991 ACT22_YFCY Act: Maintained a healthy diet
992 ACT23_YFCY Act: Had adequate sleep
993 ACT24_YFCY Act: Helped raise money for a cause or campaign
994 ACT25_YFCY Act: Publicly communicated your opinion about a cause (e.g., blog, email, petition)
995 DRINKS_YFCY How many times in the past two weeks, if any, have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?
1=None 2=Once 3=Twice 4=3 to 5 times 5=6 to 9 times 6=10 or more times
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements:
1=Strongly disagree 2=Disagree 3=Agree 4=Strongly agree
996 COLOPN01_YFCY Opinion: I have felt discriminated against based on my race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation 997 COLOPN02_YFCY Opinion: I see myself as part of the campus community
998 COLOPN03_YFCY Opinion: Faculty showed concern about my progress
999 COLOPN04_YFCY Opinion: There is a lot of racial tension on this campus
1000 COLOPN05_YFCY Opinion: I have been able to find a balance between academics and extracurricular activities 1001 COLOPN06_YFCY Opinion: The admission/recruitment materials portrayed this campus accurately
1002 COLOPN07_YFCY Opinion: Faculty empower me to learn here
1003 COLOPN08_YFCY Opinion: If asked, I would recommend this college to others
1004 COLOPN09_YFCY Opinion: At least one staff member has taken an interest in my development 1005 COLOPN10_YFCY Opinion: I feel valued at this institution
1006 COLOPN11_YFCY Opinion: Faculty believe in my potential to succeed academically
1007 COLOPN12_YFCY Opinion: My college experiences have exposed me to diverse opinions, cultures, and values 1008 COLOPN13_YFCY Opinion: Staff encourage me to get involved in campus activities
1009 COLOPN14_YFCY
religious affiliation
1010 COLOPN15_YFCY Opinion: Staff recognize my achievements
1011 COLOPN16_YFCY Opinion: People at this college are supportive of me
1012 COLOPN17_YFCY Opinion: Faculty encouraged me to meet with them outside of class
1013 COLOPN18_YFCY Opinion: I am interested in seeking information about current social and political issues 1014 COLOPN19_YFCY Opinion: I feel a sense of belonging to this campus
1015 COLOPN20_YFCY Opinion: At least one faculty member has taken an interest in my development 1016 COLOPN21_YFCY Opinion: I feel I am a member of this college
1017 COLOPN22_YFCY Opinion: I have effectively led a group to a common purpose
Please rate your satisfaction with this institution on each of the aspects of campus life listed below.
1=Can’t rate/No experience 2=Very dissatisfied 3=Dissatisfied 4=Neutral 5=Satisfied 6=Very satisfied
1018 CMPSAT01_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Amount of contact with faculty 1019 CMPSAT02_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Racial/ethnic diversity of faculty 1020 CMPSAT03_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Racial/ethnic diversity of student body
1021 CMPSAT04_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Class size
1022 CMPSAT05_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Interaction with other students 1023 CMPSAT06_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Relevance of coursework to everyday life 1024 CMPSAT07_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Relevance of coursework to future career plans 1025 CMPSAT08_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Overall quality of instruction
1026 CMPSAT09_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Respect for the expression of diverse beliefs 1027 CMPSAT10_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Availability of campus social activities
1028 CMPSAT11_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Your social life
1029 CMPSAT12_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Overall sense of community among students 1030 CMPSAT13_YFCY Campus Satisfaction: Overall college experience
1031 CURRGPA_YFCY What is your overall grade average (as of your most recently completed academic term)? 1=I did not receive grades in my courses
2=D 3=C 4=C+ 5=B-6=B 7=B+ 8=A-9=A or A+
How often in the past year did you:
1=Not at all 2=Occasionally 3=Frequently
1032 MNDHAB01_YFCY Habits of Mind: Ask questions in class
1033 MNDHAB02_YFCY Habits of Mind: Support your opinions with a logical argument 1034 MNDHAB03_YFCY Habits of Mind: Seek solutions to problems and explain them to others 1035 MNDHAB04_YFCY Habits of Mind: Revise your papers to improve your writing
1036 MNDHAB05_YFCY Habits of Mind: Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you received 1037 MNDHAB06_YFCY Habits of Mind: Take a risk because you felt you had more to gain 1038 MNDHAB07_YFCY Habits of Mind: Seek alternative solutions to a problem 1039 MNDHAB08_YFCY Habits of Mind: Look up scientific research articles and resources
1040 MNDHAB09_YFCY Habits of Mind: Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required for a class 1041 MNDHAB10_YFCY Habits of Mind: Accept mistakes as part of the learning process
1042 MNDHAB11_YFCY Habits of Mind: Seek feedback on your academic work
1043 MNDHAB12_YFCY Habits of Mind: Integrate skills and knowledge from different sources and experience 1044-1045 LIVED_YFCY Where did you primarily live while attending college this past year?
1=First-year student housing 2=Cultural or minority student housing 3=Single-sex housing
4=Special academic program 5=Other special interest housing 6=Residence hall
7=Apartment
8=Fraternity or sorority housing 9=Other residential housing 10=At home with family 11=Fraternity or sorority 12=Rented apartment or house 13=Other
Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
1=Not important 2=Somewhat important 3=Very important 4=Essential
1046 GOAL01_YFCY Goal: Becoming accomplished in one of the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)
1047 GOAL02_YFCY Goal: Becoming an authority in my field
1048 GOAL03_YFCY Goal: Obtaining recognition from my colleagues for contributions to my special field
1049 GOAL04_YFCY Goal: Influencing the political structure
1050 GOAL05_YFCY Goal: Influencing social values
1051 GOAL06_YFCY Goal: Raising a family
1052 GOAL07_YFCY Goal: Being very well off financially
1053 GOAL08_YFCY Goal: Helping others who are in difficulty
1054 GOAL09_YFCY Goal: Making a theoretical contribution to science 1055 GOAL10_YFCY Goal: Writing original works (poems, novels, etc.) 1056 GOAL11_YFCY Goal: Creating artistic works (painting, sculpture, etc.)
1057 GOAL12_YFCY Goal: Becoming successful in a business of my own
1058 GOAL13_YFCY Goal: Becoming involved in programs to clean up the environment 1059 GOAL14_YFCY Goal: Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
1060 GOAL15_YFCY Goal: Participating in a community action program
1061 GOAL16_YFCY Goal: Helping to promote racial understanding
1062 GOAL17_YFCY Goal: Keeping up to date with political affairs
1063 GOAL18_YFCY Goal: Becoming a community leader
1064 GOAL19_YFCY Goal: Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures 1065 GOAL20_YFCY Goal: Adopting “green” practices to protect the environment
To what extent have you experienced the following with students from a racial/ethnic group other than your own? 1=Never 2=Seldom 3=Sometimes 4=Often 5=Very often
1066 ETHEXP01_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Dined or shared a meal
1067 ETHEXP02_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Had meaningful and honest discussions about race/ethnic relations outside of class 1068 ETHEXP03_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Had guarded, cautious interactions
1069 ETHEXP04_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Shared personal feelings and problems 1070 ETHEXP05_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Had tense, somewhat hostile interactions 1071 ETHEXP06_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Had intellectual discussions outside of class
1072 ETHEXP07_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Felt insulted or threatened because of your race/ethnicity 1073 ETHEXP08_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Studied or prepared for class
1074 ETHEXP09_YFCY Ethnic Experience: Socialized or partied
Since entering this college, how much time have you spent during a typical week doing the following activities
1=None 2=Less than 1 hour 3=1 to 2 hours 4=3 to 5 hours 5=6 to 10 hours 6=11 to 15 hours 7=16 to 20 hours 8=Over 20 hours
1075 HPW01_YFCY Hours per Week: Attending classes/labs
1076 HPW02_YFCY Hours per Week: Studying/homework
1077 HPW03_YFCY Hours per Week: Socializing with friends
1078 HPW04_YFCY Hours per Week: Exercising or sports
1079 HPW05_YFCY Hours per Week: Partying
1080 HPW06_YFCY Hours per Week: Working (for pay) on campus
1081 HPW07_YFCY Hours per Week: Working (for pay) off campus
1082 HPW08_YFCY Hours per Week: Student clubs and groups
1083 HPW09_YFCY Hours per Week: Watching TV
1084 HPW10_YFCY Hours per Week: Household/childcare duties
1085 HPW11_YFCY Hours per Week: Commuting
